Hold the salt and skip the popDiets high in sodium and artificially sweetened soda associated with a decline in kidney function in Nurses’ Health Study population Overseas kidney transplants just as good as domestic resultsResearchers point out potential flaws in methodology and contradictions with previous research Soldiers suffer lasting GI woes back home Veterans report chronic conditions up to five years after returning from deployment in Middle East High-definition colonoscopy increases polyp detection But quality of the bowel prep is key to the procedure’s success Less colonic screening suggested for diverticulosis patients Lower rate of polyps found, but MDs caution more research needed DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Chewing gum eases belching Chewing gum eases belching DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Long-term biologics improve outcomes in Crohn's disease Monoclonal antibodies shown to help maintain remission DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Deep sedation may increase polyp yield in colonoscopy Author speculates doctors may rush when patient shows discomfort Radiofrequency ablation best for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia Technique cuts disease progression rates, but cost issues and lack of expertise are likely to impede its use in Canada New guidelines for TNF antagonists in Crohn’s disease First Previous 26 27 28 29 Next Last
